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Private Schools
Private or independent schools are those that are sponsored by non-government entities. Almost all private schools in ...
Source: National Center for the Study of Privatization in Education (Teachers College, Columbia University)
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Private School 101
Maybe your local public school isn't all it should be. Maybe you want your kids to get religious instruction along with ...
Source: Education.com
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Private vs. Public: The Great Debate
Parents have more choices in schools now than ever before. And choosing one for your child can be intimidating. But a ...
Source: Education.com
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Small Scale and School Culture: The Experience of Private Schools
It is a widely held public perception that the private schools in this country are superior to public schools. The ...
Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
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Choosing the Right School
Why attend an independent private school? The reasons cited over and over again by the 400,000 families who send their ...
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The Admission Process
The application procedure can be confusing for families new to independent schools. There are specific steps that need ...
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Financing a Private School Education
While everyone will agree that private school education is not cheap, it doesn't have to break your budget. Affording a ...
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Selecting the School That Is Right for Your Child: Consider Your Child and Your Family
Start your search for the best school by thinking about what you want a school to do for your child. Perhaps your child ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Selecting the School That Is Right for Your Child: Gather Information About Schools
If you were looking to buy a car, vacuum cleaner, or refrigerator, you could talk to friends and family and find ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Selecting the School That Is Right for Your Child: Visit and Observe Schools
Contact the schools you are interested in and make an appointment for a visit. If possible, tour the schools during ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Selecting the School That Is Right for Your Child: Apply to the School(s) You Choose
Once you select the school(s) that you think will be best for your child, you will go through a process of applying to ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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